I have been closely monitoring the child version of the Covid vaccine since I was fortunate enough to get mine. Last Tuesday when they announced the Emergency Use Authorization I started hunting for the first available shot. Through the kindness of friends we got hooked up with a local hospital providing pediatric doses. Tonight the kids got their first shot.
When I first broached the subject with the kids about it a few weeks ago, Dude was super excited and Luca was nervous about the pain and potential side effects. Driving out to the hospital, the emotions didn't change. It didn't help Luca's cause that some boy in her class cautioned her that she might die from the shot. Thanks kid.
The whole process was a bit chaotic but crazy easy and we were in and out within 10 minutes. Dude, ever the champ promptly and proudly pulled up his sleeve, took a few deep breaths and it was over. You would have never have guessed that they just stuck a needle into his arm, he was that stoic. Luca whimpered while waited her turn, whimpered while they pulled up her sleeve, and cried after the shot. Honestly, I think her nerves got the better of her and made the whole experience more painful.
Afterwards, we got Mod Pizza and frozen yogurt (with 3 whole toppings) to celebrate. I am excited what this will mean for family events this holiday season. I am excited that I will feel comfortable sending them to extracurricular activities this next year. I am excited that hopefully they will have less opportunity to have quarantine at home should they be exposed.
Here's to one more milestone in our family's efforts at returning to some semblance of normal.
Edit to add that Dude never complained about any side effects. Luca had a sore arm for a day.
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